Civil Engineers Take Nashville By Storm 11.25.2003

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) held its Annual Conference
and Exposition in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 12 - 15, at the Gaylord Opryland
Resort and Convention Center. The program focused on critical issues facing
the engineering community, including professional qualifications, using modern
technology in natural disaster mitigation and management, and the
profession's role in evaluating and addressing infrastructure needs. Engineers,
academics, students and other professionals participated in over 60
technical, professional, business and leadership sessions during the week-long
event.

During the conference numerous awards were presented, including the
newest National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark and the prestigious
Hoover Medal.

Barry K. Thacker, P.E., president of the Coal Creek Watershed Foundation,
Inc., and Geo/Environmental Associates, joined a distinguished group of
recipients that includes three former U.S. Presidents, when he was honored
with the 61st Hoover Medal for his public service and enduring contributions
to humanity.

- The Tennessee State Capitol joined nearly 300 civil engineering marvels
including the Golden Gate Bridge, the Hoover Dam and the Panama Canal, as
a National Historic Civil Engineering Achievement.

- George J. Tamaro, P.E., H.ASCE, a partner in Mueser Rutledge Consulting
Engineers, a New York firm specializing in geotechnical and foundation
engineering, and underground and waterfront structure design, was awarded
the 2003 Edmund Friedman Professional Recognition Award in recognition of
his work in the advancement of science and professionalism in engineering.

- John W. Keys, P.E., F.ASCE, commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation,
was awarded the 2003 Civil Government Award in recognition of his
meritorious service in an elective or appointive government position.

- Robert C. Williams, P.E., F.ASCE, DEE, chief engineer of the U.S. Public
Health Service Corps (USPHS) and division director of the Agency for Toxic
Substances and Disease Registry's (ATSDR) Division of Health Assessment,
was awarded the 2003 Government Civil Engineer of the Year Award in
recognition of his distinguished career in public service, and for his significant
contributions to the engineering profession.

- Richard D. Fox, P.E., DEE, president of Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc. (CDM),
a Cambridge, Mass., firm specializing global consulting, engineering,
construction and operation, was awarded the 2003 John I. Parcel - Leif J.
Sverdrup Award in recognition of his professional integrity and definite
contributions in the field of civil engineering management.

- Mark Schleifstein and John McQuaid, reporters for The Times-Picayune,
were honored with the 2003 Excellence in Journalism Award for their coverage
of the potentially catastrophic effect that hurricane floods could have on
Louisiana's eroding coastline and the necessity of engineering solutions in
rebuilding and restoration plans.

Also during the conference, nine ASCE members were bestowed with
Honorary Memberships for their acknowledged eminence in a branch of
engineering or in the related arts and sciences.

- E. Walter LeFevre, P.E., C.Eng., Ph.D, senior vice president and principal in
the Springdale, Arkansas consulting firm Engineering Services, Inc., and
founding director of the Mack-Blackwell National Rural Transportation Study
Center, for his extensive contributions to engineering education and practice,
accreditation of engineering programs, and leadership of engineering
professional organizations.

- Wilson H. Tang, P.E., Ph.D., professor of civil engineering, Hong Kong
University of Science and Technology, for his significant contributions to the
safety and reliability analysis of civil engineering systems, with emphasis on
applications to geotechnical systems.

- Robert Thorn, partner in Finney & Turnipseed, Transportation & Civil
Engineering, LLP, Topeka, Kan., for his outstanding contributions and 51-year
career as an inspiring leader in civil engineering bridge design, and for his
commitment to and involvement in civil engineering education.

- Rear Adm. Jack E. Buffington, CEC, U.S. Navy, retired, research professor of
civil engineering for the University of Arkansas, and associate director of the
Mack-Blackwell National Rural Transportation Study Center, for his leadership
in the United States Navy in the environmentally sustainable design,
construction, operation and maintenance of public works and defense
facilities.

- Ken P. Chong, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE, Director of Mechanics and Materials and
Directorate of Engineering for the Nationals Science Foundation (NSF), for his
vision and leadership in supporting structures, mechanics, materials and
nanotechnology research in civil engineering, and for his research
contributions in brittle fracture mechanics and architectural sandwich panels.

- Philip Burgi, P.E., a private hydraulic and water resources engineering
consultant, for his extensive research contributions to the field of hydraulics
and water resources engineering and his leadership in the creation of ASCE's
Environmental and Water Resources Institute (EWRI).

- Conrad G. Keyes, Jr., ScD, P.E., P.S., M.ASCE, H.ASCE, F.NSPE, professor
and department head emeritus for the Civil, Agricultural and Geological
Engineering Department of New Mexico State University (NMSU), for his
significant contributions to the advancement of irrigation and water resources
engineering; atmospheric water management; and his teaching, research and
professional service career in the arid Southwest.

- Arthur R. McDaniel, P.E., F.ASCE, consultant with T.Y. Lin International, for
his great contributions and innovative design concepts in the field of bridge
engineering, for founding one of the largest and most respected bridge
engineering firms in Calif., and for his lifelong advocacy of the civil engineering
profession.

- George J. Tamaro, P.E., H.ASCE, a partner in Mueser Rutledge Consulting
Engineers, a New York firm specializing in geotechnical and foundation
engineering, and underground and waterfront structure design, for his
distinguished service in the design of unique and innovative below ground
earth retaining systems.

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